Still working to draw more interest, the WNBA has heavily marketed young talent such as Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to carry their star power over from college. But if the Wings’ home opener was any indication, that’s not something that happens overnight.

Less than a minute into the Dallas Wings ' 99-84 opening night loss to the Minnesota Lynx, Paige Bueckers drove into the lane and put up a runner. It didn't go down, but she stuck with it and grabbed the offensive rebound in traffic. Her putback a few seconds later hit the glass and nestled into the net.

Hopkins, Minnesota, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food and beverages named after Bueckers, and a watch party for the WNBA rookie's debut.